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We remember July Mdunyelwa
We remember July Mdunyelwa
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9344999
service
South African Services
Private
9922
South African Native Labour Corps
5th Bn
Source:9344999
1917
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMT Mendi off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight
the English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:9344999
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 11
Source:9344999
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | July |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mdunyelwa |
| Source | 8856690 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9922 | South African Native Labour Corps | 5th Bn | Private |
Media
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Inscription on panel 11Private July Mdunyelwa is commemorated on Panel 11 at the Hollybrook Memorial in Southampton
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryThe Men of the Mendi are also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.
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DR117137
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on panel 11 | DR117137 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 |
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